Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Pukemiro student Reign Herewini, 9, is all focus as he swings for the ball on the Treaty Grounds lawn. Photo / Jess Burges
Young cricket fans from two Far North schools took part in the launch of a new education programme linked to the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022.
The launch took place at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds with students from Paihia School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Pukemiro, in
Kaitāia, seizing the chance to meet top cricket players and swing a bat on the nation's most iconic lawn.
Also taking part in the August 10 event were White Ferns captain Sophie Devine and teammates Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu.
The Cric-Kids education resource, which is aimed at learners aged 7-13 and based around the game of cricket, is available in te reo Māori and English with a focus on hauora and wellbeing.
